Springfield Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, February 18, 1935
Add to My HeroesCarl J. Wilson
Patrolman Wilson suffered a fatal cerebral hemorrhage as the result of an on duty injury sustained two months earlier. He was attempting to jerk a tire chain from underneath a patrol car when he suffered a severe back injury. He was taken to City Hospital where he remained until slipping into a coma. He suffered the hemorrhage three days later and died.
Patrolman Wilson had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his family. He was buried in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 46
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Tuesday, December 11, 1934
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Carl J. Wilson of the Springfield Police Department, Ohio and the additional 48 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation
February 18, 2020
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